Originally Posted By: Russ
I have a few knives in that condition and they are totally serviceable. I like to think of it as having character. Pristine knives in the box or in a “collector” drawer (collecting dust) may be better for your grandkids to inherit, but they have no character. Clean it up and sharpen as necessary, and then use it as you normally would; there’s nothing gained leaving it in the garage.


I do a lot of wood working projects and carving, so rest assured, my knives and tools are not drawer queens nor suffer from lack of use...
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